German Stewed Sauerkraut with Sausages

Name: German Stewed Sauerkraut with Sausages
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 450 g (1 lb) Sauerkraut, keep some of the juice (about 4 cups/1000 ml); 1 Bay leaf; 5-6 Juniper berries; 3-4 whole cloves; 1 tsp Caraway seeds; 1/2 cup White wine; 4 Your favorite German sausages

Felice @morinoko

Connecticut, United States

Ever get the sauerkraut in packages or jars at the store? Besides being, well, sour, it doesn't really have much flavor. In Germany, rather than eating as-is, we often stew or braise sauerkraut wine with German spices like caraway, juniper berries and cloves. Cooking also softens the texture. This recipe is straight from Germany from my mom, which I LOVE with my favorite German sausages! Even better if you have your own homemade sauerkraut :)

Felice @morinoko

Connecticut, United States

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Ingredients

45 mins

4 servings

450 g (1 lb)Sauerkraut, keep some of the juice (about 4 cups/1000 ml)
1Bay leaf
5-6Juniper berries
3-4whole cloves
1 tspCaraway seeds
1/2 cupWhite wine
4Your favorite German sausages

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Steps

45 mins

1

Gather your ingredients! If you can, use fresh sauerkraut found in the refrigerated section of the store or homemade sauerkraut. If not, the jarred ones are okay.
2

Lightly press the juniper berries under a knife. This helps them release their flavor.
3

Put sauerkraut into a pot along with about 1 cup of its juices and 1 cup of water. Add all the spices and bring to a boil.
4

Turn heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Check it a couple times to make sure it still has enough liquid left to simmer. Add a little water if it's getting too low. It should be "moist" but not soupy.
5

Add wine and bring to simmer again. Add sausages and cook on low for an additional 15 minutes. If you prefer, you may also pan-fry or grill the sausages separately, then serve with the kraut instead.
6

Serve with boiled or roasted potatoes, or your favorite hearty bread.

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Felice @morinoko

on December 17, 2015 05:03

Connecticut, United States

I grew up in Southern Germany and Ohio, and spent 10 years in Japan. I love bread baking, #German food, and healthy, homestyle cooking in general inspired by my family and the seasons.Follow my cooking adventures on Instagram :)https://instagram.com/morinoko_